Family Justice Resources

Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia's family law is governed by the Matrimonial Property Act, the Maintenance and Custody Act, and the Children and Family Services Act. The Supreme Court (Family Division) handles most family law matters.

Courts Legal Aid Family Justice Services Child Protection Support Enforcement Family Violence Mediation Self-Representation Forms & Guides

Courts

The Supreme Court (Family Division) handles divorce, property division, and complex family matters in Nova Scotia.

NS Supreme Court — Family Division

Handles divorce, property division, and complex family law matters.

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NS Family Court

Handles child protection, custody, and support matters.

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Legal Aid

Nova Scotia Legal Aid provides free legal services to low-income Nova Scotians facing family law matters.

Nova Scotia Legal Aid

Apply for a legal aid lawyer for family law matters.

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Dalhousie Legal Aid Service

Free legal services from Dalhousie law students.

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Family Justice Services

Nova Scotia's Family Court Services provides mediation and parenting information.

Family Court Services — NS

Mediation and family dispute resolution services.

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Child Protection

Nova Scotia's Department of Community Services investigates concerns about child safety.

Child Protection — Nova Scotia

Report concerns and access family support services.

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Support Enforcement

The Maintenance Enforcement Program enforces child and spousal support orders in Nova Scotia.

Maintenance Enforcement Program — NS

Enforce your support order in Nova Scotia.

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Family Violence

Nova Scotia has crisis services and legal protections for victims of family violence.

Transition House Association of NS

Find emergency shelter and support services across Nova Scotia.

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Mediation

Nova Scotia offers mediation through Family Court Services and private mediators.

Family Court Services — Mediation NS

Mediation for separating families in Nova Scotia.

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Self-Representation

Resources to help you represent yourself in Nova Scotia family court.

Nova Scotia Courts — Self-Help

Information and resources for self-represented litigants.

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Forms & Guides

Official court forms and guides for family law matters in Nova Scotia.

NS Court Forms

Download official forms for family law applications.

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